Taking the photos wasn't the challenge this time around - finding stormy weather was. We've been enjoying sunny days with little variation. I thought I might have to fake some photos with a spray bottle of water, as Donna suggested. This week, though, dark clouds rolled through once or twice for a bit of drama, but usually passed through without any precipitation. Then, early one morning, I heard rain spattering against the roof and windows and,
I did go out before breakfast to capture the effects. Raindrops running a course down oregano leaves, each drop elongating before slipping to the next position to finally hang, tremulous, and then fall.
You can see how little rain we actually got - just the bottom petals of the delphinium hold a few droplets.
All photos were taken with my Nikon Coolpix P7100, cropped as needed and a bit of contrast enhancing accomplished with Picasa.
Joining in with Donna's Personal Photo Challenge. Thanks, Donna, for the links to great articles and for hosting this challenge in the midst of your own personal life challenges.
All your pictures are great but I love the delphinium. Have a good Saturday.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos xx
ReplyDeleteLorrie, I love storm cloud pictures. There is such a range of colour and depth. I wonder how many blues and greys an artist would have to create.
ReplyDeleteLoved the raindrops on the leaves and petals. They feel so refreshing.
Wonderful photos Lorrie. The delphinium is a beautiful blue. Have a blessed Sunday.
ReplyDeleteGreat Stormy photos - I'll have to see what I have from last week - but the weather has been so nice lately, hasn't it?
ReplyDeleteRaindrops on the leaves and flowers make beautiful photos. We had plenty of storm weather this Spring and early summer but it's still hard to capture it with a camera. Hope you have a nice weekend! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThose raindrops are beautiful! I worked and worked on getting some as nice...didn't work...perhaps setting up the tripod might have helped. The blue of that flower is such a lovely shade and the first photo looks dark and brooding.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Lorrie! Weather cooperation notwithstanding, you got some great shots! My favorite is the capture of the elongated drops on the oregano leaves, showing movement.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos...not much rain here either, just a lot of ominous cloud. Love the raindrops!
ReplyDeleteIt would appear we've all had some stormy weather to some extent. Good macros of the flowers with raindrops.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos...enjoyed all of them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, Lorriie! We've had quite a bit of rain and thunderstorms here this spring. I'm happy about it as this area has had drought the past four years.
ReplyDeletebeautiful shots...esp the delphinium
ReplyDeleteI love pictures of stormy skies x
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos to fit with the challenge. Lorrie!
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely! The clouds in the first photo are quite dramatic. My favorite shot is the delphinium bloom. So delicate! I appreciate you hanging in there and participating!
ReplyDeleteSuas fotos são muito bonitas! Parabéns!
ReplyDeleteA folha com gotas é a minha preferida!
Um abraço!
Your photos are very beautiful! Congratulations!
Leaf with drops is my favorite!
Hugs!
What stunning macros you shared for the challenge.
ReplyDeleteWater drops are so refreshing! This challenge was, haha, challenging. I realized I never take pictures in the rain. Lovely shots!
ReplyDeleteThat delphinium is fantastic!
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